How to Make Classic Homemade Caramels from Scratch

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This Homemade Caramels recipe yields soft, chewy, buttery candies that practically melt in your mouth. They make a wonderful holiday gift for neighbor plates and festive cookie exchanges. Soft caramels are a weakness of mine. I often keep a tub of chocolate-covered sea salt caramels on hand and enjoy one almost every day as a … Read more

Creamy Coconut Fruit Dip Recipe with Quick Video Tutorial

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Coconut Cream Fruit Dip – A super-easy, three-ingredient fruit dip that’s creamy and refreshing with any fruit. Perfect for summer parties, potlucks, baby or bridal showers, or any gathering. I first tasted this coconut cream fruit dip at a recipe swap hosted by a friend and was surprised by how simple and delicious it is. … Read more

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Donuts Recipe for Decadent Treats

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These chocolate peanut butter cup donuts are made with Pillsbury Grands Buttermilk Biscuits for an easy, gourmet-style donut you can make at home. If you’re a chocolate and peanut butter fan, these donuts are for you. The glossy chocolate ganache paired with a peanut butter drizzle and mini peanut butter cup halves turns simple biscuit … Read more

Glazed Oatmeal Cookies with Iced Vanilla Frosting

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Old fashioned Iced Oatmeal Cookies are crisp on the outside, soft and chewy on the inside, scented with warm spices and finished with a thin, sweet glaze—perfect with a cold glass of milk.

There’s something about fall baking that lifts the spirits, and these iced oatmeal cookies are a favorite for chilly days. Rolled oats add a satisfying bite while cinnamon and nutmeg bring that cozy, autumn flavor. The glaze is thin and just sweet enough to complement the spices without overpowering them.

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Creamy Onion Sauce Pork Chops Recipe

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This recipe is one of my favorites for a few reasons. A dear friend made it for us years ago before she moved across the country, and the memory of that meal stuck with me. It’s incredibly tasty, and it’s also remarkably simple—only three main ingredients. You can easily swap the protein: pork chops, chicken … Read more

Slow Cooker Meatloaf Recipe with Step-by-Step Video Tutorial

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This Slow Cooker Meatloaf is topped with a savory-sweet brown sugar and balsamic glaze and is cooked on a sheet of parchment paper so it lifts easily from the slow cooker when done. I first spotted this slow cooker meatloaf on my friend Kelly’s blog and tried it one Sunday, adapting a few ingredients based … Read more

Comforting Chicken Orzo Soup Recipe with Lemon & Herbs

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This Chicken Orzo Soup is packed with vegetables and tender chicken in a creamy broth with orzo throughout.

This Chicken Orzo Soup is full of carrots, green onions, celery, and tender chunks of chicken, in a creamy broth with orzo pasta throughout.

I love soup, and this Chicken Orzo Soup is one I return to often. It features plenty of carrots, green onions, celery and tender chicken in a creamy, comforting broth, with small orzo pasta distributed through every spoonful.

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Volcano Bay Guide: Insider Tips for Universal Orlando’s Water Park

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I’m taking a break from recipes to share a travel post about our recent trip to Universal Orlando. Since it’s still fresh, here’s an updated, user-friendly guide to Volcano Bay, Universal’s new water theme park. Volcano Bay opened in May 2017 and delivers a strong island vibe — from the music to the decor — that instantly feels like a tropical escape.

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Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies with Raspberry Jam Filling

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These rich, festive chocolate thumbprint cookies have a soft chocolate cookie base filled with silky chocolate ganache and can be topped with holiday sprinkles. An easy thumbprint cookie recipe that’s ideal for gifting and holiday dessert tables. Love thumbprint cookies? Classic raspberry thumbprint cookies are always a hit. You can swap in any jam or … Read more